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Mekong Delta expects distinctive products, regional connectivity promote tourism

Saturday, Apr 11, 2026

The Mekong Delta provinces are seeking to boost tourism by leveraging their distinctive landscapes and strengthening regional connectivity through the ongoing Việt Nam International Travel Mart 2026 in Hà Nội.

Travel

Mekong Delta repositions as global tourism hub

Monday, Feb 02, 2026

As the country enters a new era of development, experts shared the view that green transformation is no longer optional but a necessity for the region that is heavily impacted by climate change. By repositioning its image through conservation and...

Life & Style

Delta preserves identity via rivers and rice

Sunday, Jan 04, 2026

Shaped by rivers, rice fields and communal life, the wet-rice civilisation of the Mekong Delta is facing mounting pressures from climate change and shifting livelihoods, prompting renewed efforts to preserve its distinctive cultural identity while pursuing sustainable development.

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Hà Nội promotes and cooperates tourism with Mekong Delta Provinces

Thursday, Nov 06, 2025

According to the Deputy Director of the Hà Nội Department of Tourism, this collaboration opens up numerous opportunities for cooperation in various aspects, creating a foundation for developing attractive and sustainable inter-regional tourism products.

Entertainment

Vĩnh Long develops new tourism products after administrative merger

Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025

The Cửu Long (Mekong Delta) province of Vĩnh Long will focus on developing new tourism products by exploiting cultural traditions and its potential for marine tourism to boost tourism, according to the provincial People’s Committee.

Sports

Kiptoo, Hoa dominate Cần Thơ’s Vietcombank Mekong Delta Marathon

Monday, Jul 07, 2025

Veteran runner Lê Văn Tuấn came second, with a gap of three minutes behind the winner, while Kebede Guta Nano from Ethiopia was third, clocking a time of 2:40.59.

Sports

Mekong Delta International Marathon returns

Thursday, Jun 12, 2025

According to organisers, the tournament is back with changes and renovation compared to previous racers with a view to help marathoners secure their new personal records. 

Sports

HCM City to host race for journalists to celebrate Press Day

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

The race is being held to honour the spirit of solidarity and the heroic fighting tradition of the nation, while also praising the great contributions of revolutionary journalists, especially those who were born, grew up and lived in the city.

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Bull race celebrates Khmer heritage and tradition

Friday, Apr 04, 2025

The bull racing festival, part of the ''Ford Territory – Exploring the Mekong Delta, Heritage in Motion'' journey, offers visitors a glimpse into the vibrant cultural identity and historical richness of this unique region.

Travel

Mekong Delta cities utilise local advantages to promote regional tourism

Monday, Feb 24, 2025

Localities in the Mekong Delta region have been striving to develop distinctive tourism products to turn the region into a prominent tourist area in Vietnam as designated in the national tourism master plan for the 2021-2030 period with a vision...

Entertainment

French cinemas to show VN independent film

Tuesday, Apr 19, 2016

Filmmaker Phan Đăng Di’s new production titled Cha, Con Và Những Câu Chuyện Khác(Mekong Stories) is being released in France.

Travel

Ngã Năm floating market attractive shopping destination

Monday, Mar 14, 2016

The Ngã Năm (five-way intersection) floating market in Sóc Trăng Province’s Ngã Năm Town is one of the oldest and most attractive floating markets in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta.

Sports

Buriram United win Toyota Mekong Club Championship

Tuesday, Dec 22, 2015

Thailand''s Buriram United won the Toyota Mekong Club Championship 2015 after their 1-0 victory over Cambodia''s Boeung Ket Angkor on their home turf in Bangkok.

News

Vietnamese authors honoured

Friday, Dec 11, 2015

Two Vietnamese writers, Nguyen Ngoc Moc and Cao Xuan Thai, have been honoured at the 6th Conference of Mekong River Literature Awards in Vientiane, Laos.

News

Famed Ben Tre author dies at 91

Thursday, Dec 10, 2015

Author Trang The Hy, one of the region''s leading contemporrary writers, died on Tuesday at his home in the Cuu Long (Mekong) River Delta City of Ben Tre Province. He was 91.